In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency, the Electoral Commission (EC) has recruited over 200 professionals with backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, and other quantitative fields.
These specialists are expected to bring their expertise to the election process, supporting data accuracy and enhancing the credibility of results.
Dr Eric Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the EC, discussed these efforts in a media interview on Tuesday, November 5.
“The Commission has already recruited over 280,000 individuals who are going to work on this election. We have also recruited people who are going to help with the collation.”
“These are people who have a background in mathematics, actuarial science, and statistics and will be assisting with quantitative methods. So they are going to assist the returning officers at the constituency level.”
In a media interview on Tuesday, November 5, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), outlined these initiatives.
He stated that the Commission’s preparations prioritize both precision and openness, which he considers vital for sustaining public trust in the election outcomes.
Dr. Asare highlighted that the newly recruited specialists will be instrumental in avoiding data inconsistencies.
Their expertise will be applied to meticulous data collection, vote counting, and statistical analysis—essential steps that, if not carefully managed, could compromise the credibility of the election results.
According to Dr. Asare, this effort underscores the EC’s proactive stance in reducing errors and upholding democratic values, assuring the public of the Commission’s dedication to a fair election.